About The 253 Short Film Party

31 Teams of local filmmakers are given 72 hours to create an original short film lasting no more than 253 seconds in length. Films will also incorporate use four elements that will be announced April 26,2018.

party details

Location: Urban Grace

Date: Friday, May 11, 2018 Doors: 6:00 PM, Event begins: 7:00 PM

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE PARTY:

Audience Choice Voting:vote for the film you think is most deserving of the Audience Choice Award and cash prize

Door Prizes: enter to win one of several giveaways simply by being at the event

Local Eats: enjoy locally made pizza, salads, desserts and snacks for purchase

Local Drinks: snag a glass of beer or wine to wash down dinner

Photo Booth: capture memories in an interactive photo booth with friends and filmmakers

TICKETS & ADMISSION

Event tickets will be available in advance at The Grand Cinema's box office and online with discounts for members of The Grand. Watch for tickets to become available in April 2018.

WILL CALL

Tickets purchased in advance will be available for pick up at Will Call in The Grand Cinema's box office until the afternoon of the event. Will Call will re-open at the venue when the doors open to the public.

Watch the Winning Films FROM 2017:

PRIOR YEAR PHOTOS

PAST WINNERS

Audience Choice - Ye Olde (Mandatory) Talent Show! For All Subjects!Jury Choice - Victory PointsBest Use of the Dialogue Line "A lot of people have it worse." - The Hand You’re DealtBest Use of Element (A discarded Item) - Ye Olde (Mandatory) Talent Show! For All Subjects!Best Use of Element (A flashback) - MatthewBest Use of Element (Public Art) - Wishful Thinking

SELECTIONS FROM 2016

Audience Choice - GritityJury Choice (tie) - The Kings Cake & The Rehearsal (moins coude)Best Use of the Dialogue Line:"That's All She Wrote" - Dusty River Best Use of Element (A local business) - Food for ThoughtBest Use of Element (an allergy) - No Delivery